Shelly Mateer

The sounds of The Pointer Sisters’ song “Jump” and the happy exclamations of parents and their kids jumping from the top deck of the boat into the Indian Ocean came …

We crept through the bushes in the early morning light, struggling to be as quiet as a large group of sixth grade school children could possibly be. Up ahead of …

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty, expert in crisis management from a psychological perspective, and a renowned expert in the field of trauma, addiction, and recovery. …

It was two weeks into my dream job and I realized this was not my dream.  As the woman who shared a cubicle space across from me continued to babble …

As I stared blankly at the sheet in front of me and fidgeted with my drool-coated recorder, I realized I was in over my head.  I had no idea how …

As I dodged yet another painful gathering around a large sheet cake and waited for Annie, cake in hand, to pop into my cubicle to ask me for the umpteenth …

In today’s world, how do we inspire younger people to develop a purpose in life when it seems they are all glued to their phone screens? I recently had the …

I recently had the privilege of meeting a truly engaging, energetic and empathetic person. He is someone who combines a love for life and a sense of humor with elegance, …

What happened to our memory? When the events of September 11th occurred, it changed the world. It was a horrible change, but it did bring some unity to our country. …

What do email deliverability, spam filters, and finding your passion have in common? Sometimes you meet a person who is just so in love with their work, who truly loves …